US pausing $14bn arms sale to Taiwan due to Iran war, navy chief says
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao’s remarks come as US President Donald Trump gives mixed signals over the sale.
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Trump-Xi summit: China, US disagree on what they agreed on
US touted trade deals; China said it warned Washington over Taiwan. Neither side confirmed the other’s claims.
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‘Never mess it up’: What Xi and Trump said on day one of Beijing talks
Xi and Trump agree to frame their relationship as ‘constructive, strategic and stable’ on the first day of talks.
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Trump and Xi to meet in Beijing: The key issues shaping the China summit
Trump and Xi meet as trade, Taiwan and the Iran war dominate a high-stakes US-China summit.
Trump says he will discuss arms sales to Taiwan in meeting with China’s Xi
US weapons sales to Taiwan have been longstanding source of tension with Beijing, which claims island as its territory.
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Taiwan civilians sharpen self-defence skills ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Taiwanese civilians are flocking to self‑defence courses, amid fears China could one day use force to seize the island.
Published On 11 May 2026
Taiwan player victim of ‘inappropriate contact’ at UK table tennis event
Officials say a female player was subjected to inappropriate physical contact during a security check.
![The International Table Tennis Federation said a female player reported the incident during an entry security check at the venue on Saturday and an investigation is under way [File: Getty Images]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GettyImages-1425158165-1777977332.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Taiwan has ‘right to engage with the world’ after Eswatini visit
Taiwan has ‘right to engage with the world’ after Eswatini visit
Published On 5 May 2026
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Taiwan’s leader visits Eswatini despite pressure from China to block trip
Taiwan’s leader William Lai Ching-te is visiting Eswatini, the only country in Africa that recognises Taiwan.
Published On 3 May 2026
Taiwan court hands down jail terms in TSMC trade secrets case
Ex-Tokyo Electron employee sentenced to 10 years, four other defendants receive between 10 months and six years.
Taiwan opposition leader calls for ‘reconciliation’ after meeting Xi
KMT leader Cheng Li-wun stressed shared cultural heritage and suggested she would slow Taiwan’s military build-up.
